Register onlinebefore January 30, 2015 to receive a significant discount on fees. For more information regarding registration, please visit the last page of thebrochure.

DESCRIPTION

This conference continues to bring together experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the life span, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research and critical actions related to FASD. First held in 1987, the conference brings together people passionate about this work in a stimulating environment where they can learn and forge new partnerships.

Let’s Talk!

What do we want to know and why do we need to know it? In order to answer these questions and to invite more dialogue to the conference than in its previous years, the first day of the conference will identify five key relevant research areas that will inform research directions for the field. We invite clinicians, practitioners, service providers and others working with individuals with FASD to create a dialogue with researchers in order to help inform and make an impact on potential future research directions.

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION

The Westin Bayshore (1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC)

The special rate of CDN $142.00 (plus applicable taxes) for a standard guest room (single/double) is available for conference delegates. It will sell out so reserve today to avoid disappointment by booking your accommodation online. Alternatively, you may book your accommodation online or by calling toll-free: 1.800.WESTIN.1 or Local: +1.604.682.3377. When calling, please specify that you are booking under the UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education FASD 2015 room block to receive these reduced rates.

EXHIBITING & MEETING REQUESTS

For organizations that want to exhibit or for those who wish to hold a meeting during the conference, please email melissa.ipce@ubc.ca. For meeting requests, please include the target audience, and whether it would be by invitation only or open to all delegates.

KEYNOTE AND PLENARIES

The Global Burden and Predictors of Alcohol Use in Women of Childbearing Age

Moira Plant, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Alcohol Studies, Alcohol and Health Research Unit, University of the West of England, Bristol, England

Svetlana Popova, MD, PhDs, MPH, Senior Scientist, Social and Epidemiological Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Assistant Professor, Epidemiology Division, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto Assistant Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto Graduate Faculty Associate Member, Institute of Medical Science, Toronto, ON

Dismantling Stigma

Ann Dowsett Johnston, Author (Drink), Journalist, CEO of Pine River Foundation, Co-Founder of the National Roundtable on Girls, Women and Alcohol; Director of Faces and Voices of Recovery Canada, Toronto, ON

The Role of Neuroimmune Mechanisms in FASD

Joanne Weinberg, PhD, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC

Please forward this information on to your colleagues who would benefit from being a part of the conference. It would also be greatly appreciated if you would post the conference information on your organization’s website.